Do Animals Have Consciousness?

Do Animals Have Consciousness?

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Do Supersenses Exist?

Can we hear echoes like bats, or see x-rays like Superman? Believe it or not, scientists think the answer is yes. Jorge talks to three experts involved in extending human senses.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

The Science of Imagination

What's happening in your brain when you're being imaginative? And can it affect your mental health? Jorge talks to two neuroscientists to imagine the possibilities.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. 

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